Celtic Dragons came seventh in last season’s competition and will surely have one main goal this year: consistency. They put in some solid displays, beating Team Northumbria and narrowly losing out to Loughborough Lightning, but need to maintain and replicate the same high-energy and high-quality performances throughout.

The league’s only Welsh team have a consistent formula when it comes to selection. They continue to champion home-grown talent and expertly blend in players with international pedigree. There’s a freshness to the squad, which is hoping to pull off a few surprise results, as Wales Under-21 players Fern Davies, Leila Thomas and Lydia Hitchings have all been promoted.

Kyra Jones was a commanding presence in the mid-court last term and Dragons have strengthened in this area with the signing of former Southern Steel regular Stacey Peeters.